Lake Tahoe Preparatory School

Idyllwild Arts Academy is a well-renowned, arts-focused private boarding school in the United States. The academy offers prestigious training in creative writing, dance, fashion design, film and digital media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theater, and visual arts. Idyllwild graduates are sought after by some of the top conservatories and universities around the world. FACILITIES Located on a 200-acre campus in California’s San Jacinto Mountains, campus facilities include a brand new concert hall, performance spaces, art studios, galleries, and an open-air theater. Students also have access to a swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, basketball courts, a writing resource center, an observatory, and a bookstore. SPORTS AND ARTS Instead of an organized athletics program, Idyllwild Arts Academy provides recreational facilities for students’ athletic development. Idyllwild focuses on pre-professional training to gifted young artists. Idyllwild Arts Academy is one of the most re

Ojai Valley School’s experiential learning program allows students to utilize the world as their classroom. Students participate in week-long trips and outdoor activities such as camping, rock climbing, ropes courses, mountain biking, and kayaking. Students have the opportunity to learn from accomplished faculty such as former LA Times journalist and Ojai alum Fred Alvarez. FACILITIES The Ojai campus has facilities such as a center for performing arts, art studios, a science and technology center, stadiums, swimming pools, an equestrian stable, a climbing wall, an outdoor amphitheater, and ropes courses. OVS recently opened a new robotics laboratory, woodshop, and Makerspace. SPORTS AND ARTS Ojai Valley School’s year-round equestrian program allows students the opportunity to work with experienced instructors such as OVS alumna and 2012 Olympic equestrian Tiana Coudray. OVS offers 12 different fine arts and media courses such as videography, foundations of voice, and three AP art opt

Monterey Bay Academy prepares students for higher education with a curriculum based on the entrance requirements set by the prestigious University of California system. The school practices the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and the cafeteria serves unique healthy vegetarian food. FACILITIES Monterey Bay Academy’s 380-acre beachfront campus boasts its own mile-long private beach. Facilities include a gymnasium, ball fields, a pool, a vegetarian cafeteria, and modern academic buildings with dedicated wings for different disciplines. There’s a private airstrip for pilots as well as aviation courses. SPORTS AND ARTS Monterey Bay Academy offers varsity programs in flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball. The beachfront location allows for unique athletic activities such as SCUBA diving and surfing. Monterey Bay Academy’s internationally recognized music and drama groups have performed around the country and abroad. Art and music each have their own academic wing. AWAR